Dictionary of Equine Terms

Question 1

What is the term for striping on the limbs, neck, withers, or quarters, as in the zebra-striped legs of a dun?

Answer 1

Zebra marks or zebra stripes
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Question 2

The term for striping on the limbs, neck, withers, or quarters.

Answer 2

Zebra marks or zebra stripes
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Question 3

What is the offspring resulting from the mating of a horse and a zebra?

Answer 3

Zebrass
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Question 4

What is a zebrass?

Answer 4

The offspring resulting from the mating of a horse and a zebra.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 298

Question 5

This Russian breed is believed to be a descendant of the Asiatic wild horse, survives on poor food, is resistant to cold, and may travel forty miles per day.

Answer 5

Zemaituka
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Question 6

A deficiency of this can cause depressed appetite, skin lesions, and reduced growth.

Answer 6

Zinc
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Question 7

This forms an essential part of many enzymes required by a horse, and is responsible for growth.

Answer 7

Zinc
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Question 8

What is zoonosis?

Answer 8

An infection transmissible under natural conditions from animals to humans.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 298

Question 9

If an infection is transmissible under natural conditions from animals to humans, it is called what?

Answer 9

Zoonosis or a zoonotic disease
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 298

Question 10

A toxic substance of animal origin is known as what?

Answer 10

Zootoxin
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Question 11

A toxic substance of animal origin

Answer 11

Zootoxin
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Question 12

What is a zygote?

Answer 12

A fertilized egg
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Question 13

What is a fertilized egg called?

Answer 13

Zygote
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Question 14

What is zylazine?

Answer 14

A sedative or tranquilizer used commonly in horses, also called rompun.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 298

Question 15

What is another name for rompun?

Answer 15

Zylazine
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Question 16

What is another name for zylazine?

Answer 16

Rompun
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Question 17

Name this vice in horses when the horse continually opens his mouth and stretches his head down and out so as to attempt to evade any contact with the bit.

Answer 17

Yawning
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Question 18

Describe the vice of yawning in horses.

Answer 18

When the horse continually opens his mouth and stretches his head down and out so as to attempt to evade any contact with the bit.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 19

What is the term for a horse between one and two years old?

Answer 19

Yearling
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Question 20

A horse between one and two years old.

Answer 20

Yearling
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Question 21

A young horse from January 1 to December 31 of the year following its birth.

Answer 21

Yearling
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Question 22

What term is used to describe a young horse from January 1 to December 31 of the year following its birth?

Answer 22

Yearling
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Question 23

What is a yearling?

Answer 23

A horse between one and two years old; a young horse from January 1 to December 31 of the year following its birth.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 24

A halter/head collar that is adjustable at the nosepiece to fit the growing head of a yearling is called a what?

Answer 24

Yearling head collar
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Question 25

What is a yearling head collar?

Answer 25

A halter/head collar that is adjustable at the nosepiece to fit the growing head of a yearling. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 26

What is a yeld mare?

Answer 26

A mare that did not produce a foal during the current season. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 27

A mare that did not produce a foal during the current season is known as a what?

Answer 27

Yeld mare Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 28

Describe a yellow dun.

Answer 28

It is a coat color with dark skin with a diffuse yellow coat. The mane and tail may be black or chocolate, and a withers stripe, list, and zebra markings may be present. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 29

Name the coat color described as follows: dark skin with a diffuse yellow coat; the mane and tail may be black or chocolate; a withers stripe, list, and zebra markings may be present.

Answer 29

Yellow dun Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 30

What is a yellow star thistle?

Answer 30

A poisonous plant found throughout the southern, western and eastern U.S. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 31

This poisonous bush, also called Taxus, has green needles and red berries. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental bush, and can cause a horse’s heart to stop.

Answer 31

Yew Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 32

Describe the yew plant.

Answer 32

A poisonous bush, also called Taxus, with green needles and red berries; sometimes grown as an ornamental bush; can cause a horse’s heart to stop. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 33

Describe a Yorkshire boot.

Answer 33

A rectangle of material, usually felt, with a tape sewn along the center; after the leg is wrapped, the tape is tied just above the fetlock joint and the top of the boot is folded down over it, providing two layers of protection. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 34

Name the piece of equipment described as follows: a rectangle of material, usually felt, with a tape sewn along the center. After the leg is wrapped, the tape is tied just above the fetlock joint and the top of the boot is folded down over it, providing two layers of protection.

Answer 34

Yorkshire boot Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 35

What is a Yorkshire halter?

Answer 35

A type of halter with a complete, ribbed, hemp headpiece and nosepiece with a string throatlatch and a fitted shank. It is strong and particularly useful for horses that pull back. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 36

What type of halter is strong and particularly useful for horses that pull back?

Answer 36

Yorkshire halter Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 37

Name the piece of equipment described as follows: a type of halter with a complete, ribbed, hemp headpiece and nosepiece with a string throatlatch and a fitted shank.

Answer 37

Yorkshire halter Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 38

What is the term for young hounds and young riders just entered?

Answer 38

Young entry Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 39

What is a youth exhibitor?

Answer 39

An exhibitor less than eighteen years old. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 40

What term is used for exhibitors less than eighteen years old?

Answer 40

Youth Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 41

This breed is an offshoot of the American saddle horse and originated in the U.S. on the McKinzie Ranch in Williamsport, Indiana.

Answer 41

Ysabella Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 297

Question 42

What is the generic name for a tranquilizer of sedative?

Answer 42

Xylazine/zylazine Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 296

Question 43

This is a type of surface finish on malleable iron stirrups, and is an extra right cadmium plating used in place of galvanizing.

Answer 43

XC finish Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 296

Question 44

What is an extra right cadmium plating used in place of galvanizing?

Answer 44

XC finish Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 296

Question 45

Give another name for roentgen rays.

Answer 45

X rays Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 296

Question 46

These are used to take radiographs of the body, thus locating fractures, etc.

Answer 46

X rays Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 296

Question 47

This type of coach, used for public service between towns, has a low body with two lengthwise facing seats and a rear entrance.

Answer 47

Wagonette Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 48

What part of the English saddle is just forward of the seat?

Answer 48

Waist (also called the twist) Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 49

When a jockey holds his horse back at the start and in the early stages of a race to be able to come to the front at the latter stages of the race, it’s known as a what?

Answer 49

Waiting race Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 50

What is a waiting race?

Answer 50

When a jockey holds his horse back at the start and in the early stages of a race to be able to come to the front at the latter stages of the race. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 51

This Australian breed is a docile, courageous horse originally used by the military.

Answer 51

Waler Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 52

Where does the horse breed, the Waler, originate from?

Answer 52

Australia Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 53

A natural, slow gait of four beats in which each foot strikes the ground in separate intervals in the following sequence: near hind, near fore, off hind, off fore.

Answer 53

Walk Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 54

This piece of equipment is used to exercise horses, consisting of several arms extending from a central pole. Horses are tied to the end of the arms and follow it in a circular path.

Answer 54

Walker Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 55

A piece of equipment used to exercise horses, consisting of several arms extending from a central pole.

Answer 55

Walker Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 56

This breed was originally developed for plantation riding and is characterized by an easy, running walk.

Answer 56

Walking Horse, or Tennessee Walking Horse Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 57

What is a Walking Horse Class?

Answer 57

Any of various competitions held for Tennessee Walking Horses at horse shows. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 58

Any of various competitions held for Tennessee Walking Horses at horse shows.

Answer 58

Walking Horse Class Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 59

An organization designed to promote the Tennessee Walking Horse

Answer 59

Walking Horse Owners Association Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 60

In racing, what is a walkover?

Answer 60

A race in which only one horse has been declared a starter. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 61

What is the term for a race in which only one horse has been declared a starter? Generally, to qualify for the prize money, the horse has to be saddled, paraded before the crowd, and then walked past the winning post.

Answer 61

Walkover Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 62

To qualify for prize money in a walkover race, what must a horse do?

Answer 62

Be saddled, paraded before the crowd, and then walked past the winning post. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 63

How many horses are in a walkover race?

Answer 63

One Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 64

What is a Walk-Trot Class?

Answer 64

For young, beginning riders (generally less than nine years of age) and the walk and trot are the only required gaits. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 65

Walk-Trot Classes are generally for young, beginning riders less than what age?

Answer 65

Nine years of age Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 66

What is a walk-trot horse?

Answer 66

A show term meaning a saddle horse that only walks, trots, and canters; distinguished from the five-gaited horse. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 67

Give the show term meaning a saddle horse that only walks, trots, and canters; distinguished from the five-gaited horse.

Answer 67

Walk-trot horse Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

Question 68

An upright show-jumping obstacle made of hollow wooden blocks that are painted and stacked to look like a brick wall.

Answer 68

Wall Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286-87

Question 69

A cross-country obstacle built of brick, concrete blocks, sleepers, or stone.

Answer 69

Wall Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286-87

Question 70

This term is used to describe lack of pigment in the iris.

Answer 70

Walleyed (also referred to as glass, blue, china, or crockery eye) Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 71

This term is used when the eye is bluish white or gray in color.

Answer 71

Walleyed (also referred to as glass, blue, china, or crockery eye) Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 72

What is another term for walleyed?

Answer 72

Glass, blue, china, or crockery eye) Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 73

True or False: Walleyed is not considered a blemish.

Answer 73

True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 74

True or False: Walleyed is considered a blemish.

Answer 74

False Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 75

True or False: Glass eye is not considered a blemish.

Answer 75

True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 76

True or False: Glass eye is considered a blemish.

Answer 76

False Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 77

True or False: Blue eyes are considered a blemish.

Answer 77

False Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 78

True or False: Blue eyes are not considered a blemish.

Answer 78

True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 79

True or False: China eyes are considered a blemish.

Answer 79

False Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 80

True or False: China eyes are not considered a blemish.

Answer 80

True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 81

True or False: Crockery eyes are not considered a blemish.

Answer 81

True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 82

True or False: Crockery eyes are considered a blemish.

Answer 82

False Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 83

The part of the hoof that is visible when the foot is placed flat on the ground.

Answer 83

Wall of the hoof Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 84

What part of the hoof is visible when the foot is placed flat on the ground?

Answer 84

Wall of the hoof Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 85

What part of the hoof is divided into the toe, the quarters, and the heel?

Answer 85

Wall of the hoof Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 86

The wall of the hoof is divided into what three areas?

Answer 86

The toe, the quarters, and the heel. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 87

Where are the quarters of a hoof wall located?

Answer 87

The sides Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 88

What is a wanderer foal?

Answer 88

A foal suffering from convulsive syndromes caused by a lack of oxygen at birth. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 89

A foal suffering from convulsive syndromes caused by a lack of oxygen at birth is known as what?

Answer 89

Wanderer foal Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 90

What term is used to described when a horse has deviated from a straight line or the circle on which he started?

Answer 90

Wandering Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 91

The term wandering is used to describe what?

Answer 91

When the horse has deviated from a straight line or the circle on which he started. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 92

What is a warble?

Answer 92

Swelling under the horse’s skin caused by a parasitic larva of the ox warble fly. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 93

Swelling under the horse’s skin caused by a parasitic larva of the ox warble fly is known as what?

Answer 93

Warble Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 94

What is a war bridle?

Answer 94

An emergency bridle made of rope. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 95

An emergency bridle made of rope.

Answer 95

War bridle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 96

A war bridle is also known as a what?

Answer 96

Come-along Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 97

What is a come-along often made of?

Answer 97

Stiff lariat rope Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 98

Ware hole or ware wire is what?

Answer 98

A warning given by advance followers in the field to those behind. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 99

What is ware hounds?

Answer 99

Warning given if a hound comes up from behind, the front, or the side to avoid followers stepping on him. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 100

What is ware riot?

Answer 100

The warning to the hounds when they show signs of riot. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 101

A European term used to describe breeds that have descended from Arab, Barb, and/or Turkmens blood in the original foundation horses.

Answer 101

Warmblood Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 102

This is the result of crossing heavy horses with Thoroughbreds or Arabians.

Answer 102

Warmblood Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 103

Heavy horses are also known as what?

Answer 103

Coldblood Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 104

Throroughbreds and Arabians are also known as what?

Answer 104

Hotblood Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 105

What horses are considered hotblood horses?

Answer 105

Thoroughbreds and Arabians Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 106

What horses are considered coldblood horses?

Answer 106

Heavy horses (also called draft horses pg. 137) Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 107

The term Warmblood could include any breed of horse except what?

Answer 107

Those animals that are 100 percent hot- or coldblood. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 108

The routine of graduated exercise until the horse is properly conditioned for strenuous effort.

Answer 108

Warming-up Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 109

Define warming-up.

Answer 109

The routine of graduated exercise until the horse is properly conditioned for strenuous effort. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 110

What is a warranty?

Answer 110

Any description, expression, or statement made concerning any matter relating to the conformation, health, or ability of a horse. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 111

Any description, expression, or statement made concerning any matter relating to the conformation, health, or ability of a horse.

Answer 111

Warranty Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 112

How and when is a warranty given?

Answer 112

In writing at or prior to a sale. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 113

True or False: Any legal recourse to litigation for recovery of any possible loss or damages by teh purchaser can only apply to any matter detailed in the warranty.

Answer 113

True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 114

In regards to a warranty, any legal recourse to litigation for recovery of any possible loss or damages by the purchased can only apply to what?

Answer 114

Any matter detailed in the warranty. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 115

What is a warren?

Answer 115

A colony of rabbit burrows Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 116

A colony of rabbit burrows is known as what?

Answer 116

Warrren Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 117

What are warts?

Answer 117

Epidermal growths caused by a papilloma virus. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 118

Epidermal growths caused by a papilloma virus.

Answer 118

Warts Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 119

When and where do warts occur on horses?

Answer 119

Usually occur around the heads of young horses up to three years old. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 120

What is a wash rack?

Answer 120

A specific area for washing horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287-8

Question 121

A specific area for washing horses.

Answer 121

Wash rack Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287-8

Question 122

This nutrient is consumed in large volumes.

Answer 122

Water Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 123

An average horse drinks how many gallons of water per day?

Answer 123

Six to ten gallons Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 124

A brush used to wash the feet and dampen the mane and tail.

Answer 124

Water brush Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 125

In show jumping, a small sloping brush fence placed in front of a water jump to help the horse take off.

Answer 125

Water brush Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 126

A form of colic resulting from the intake of too much water.

Answer 126

Water gripes Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 127

This can occur if working a horse too soon after drinking or if allowing a hot, stressed horse to drink too much water, especially cold water, before the horse has cooled down.

Answer 127

Water gripes Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 128

This poisonous plant is found in moist areas throughout most of the U.S.

Answer 128

Water hemlock Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 129

What is water hemlock?

Answer 129

A poisonous plant found in moist areas throughout most of the U.S. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

Question 130

What is a water jump?

Answer 130

A spread show-jumping obstacle consisting of a sunken trough of water with a minimum width of 14 ft and a length of up to 16 ft. A small brush fence is usually placed on the takeoff side. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 131

In show jumping, what is a water brush?

Answer 131

A small sloping brush fence placed in front of a water jump to help the horse take off. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 132

In show jumping, what is usually placed on the takeoff side of a water jump?

Answer 132

A small brush fence Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 133

To cool a harness horse after a race by walking him about and only allowing him occasional drinks of water.

Answer 133

Water out Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 134

What does the term “water out” mean?

Answer 134

To cool a harness horse after a race by walking him about and only allowing him occasional drinks of water. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 135

What is wave mouth?

Answer 135

A condition of uneven teeth wear found mainly in older horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 136

A condition of uneven teeth wear found mainly in older horses.

Answer 136

Wave mouth Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 137

The collection of a drop of dry colostrum at the end of each teat that occurs eighteen to forty-eight hours before foaling.

Answer 137

Waxing Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 138

What is waxing?

Answer 138

The collection of a drop of dry colostrum at the end of each teat that occurs eighteen to forty-eight hours before foaling. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 139

What does WBC stand for?

Answer 139

White blood cell count Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 140

What is weaning?

Answer 140

Removing the foal from the dam. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 141

What is the term for removing the foal from the dam?

Answer 141

Weaning Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 142

When is weaning usually done?

Answer 142

Four to six months of age. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 143

How is weaning usually done?

Answer 143

By separating foal and dam Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 144

What is usually done at four to six months of age by separating foal and dam?

Answer 144

Weaning Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 145

What is a weanling?

Answer 145

A weaned foal that has not yet turned one year old. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 146

A weaned foal that has not turned one year old is called what?

Answer 146

Weanling Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 147

The amount of biting surface of the incisors that is ground off in chewing.

Answer 147

Wear Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 148

What is wear?

Answer 148

The amount of biting surface of the incisors that is ground off in chewing. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 149

What is wear leather?

Answer 149

A piece of leather on a saddle positioned to reduce wear between leathers and other materials. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 150

A piece of leather on a saddle positioned to reduce wear between leathers and other materials.

Answer 150

Wear leather Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 151

What is weaving?

Answer 151

A rhythmic swaying of weight from one front foot to the other when confined. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 152

A rhythmic swaying of weight from one front foot to the other when confined.

Answer 152

Weaving Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 153

This nervous condition or habit can be socially contagious and may be a symptom of a horse under too much confinement.

Answer 153

Weaving Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 154

The width of the horseshoe from the inner to the outer edges.

Answer 154

Web Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 155

What is the web of a horseshoe?

Answer 155

The width of the horseshoe from the inner to the outer edges. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 156

What is a webbed shoe?

Answer 156

A type of shoe to protect corns. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 157

What is a webbed shoe used for?

Answer 157

To protect corns. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 158

What does the acronym WEE stand for?

Answer 158

Western equine encephalomyelitis Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 159

This term refers to a horse that is small, underdeveloped, and lacking in size and muscle when compared to other horses of the same breed.

Answer 159

Weed Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 160

A horse that is small, underdeveloped, and lacking in size and muscle when compared to other horses of the same breed is known as a what?

Answer 160

Weed Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 161

What is a weigh in?

Answer 161

In certain equestrian sports where a specified weight has to be carried, such as show-jumping, combined training, and racing, the rider has to be weighed immediately after completion of the race or after his round in the competition to ensure the correct weight was carried throughout the event. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 162

In certain equestrian sports where a specified weight has to be carried, such as show-jumping, combined training, and racing, the rider has to be weighed immediately after completion of the race or after his round in the competition to ensure the correct weight was carried throughout the event. What is this process called?

Answer 162

Weigh in Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 163

What is a weighing room?

Answer 163

The place on a racecourse where jockeys are weighed. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 164

The place on a racecourse where jockeys are weighed is called what?

Answer 164

Weighing room Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

Question 165

What are weight aids?

Answer 165

When a rider influences the horse by shifting their weight. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 166

When a rider influences the horse by shifting their weight, such as shifting weight to one seat bone, the thighs or the seat, it is known as what?

Answer 166

Weight aids Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 167

True or False: Weight aids may also include leaning back or following the movements of the horse more aggressively.

Answer 167

True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 168

What is a weight allowance?

Answer 168

In racing, it is claimed by a jockey or apprentice who has not ridden a certain number of winners. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 169

In racing, what is claimed by a jockey or apprentice who has not ridden a certain number of winners?

Answer 169

Weight allowance Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 170

What is a weight cloth?

Answer 170

A cloth carried under the saddle on a horse, that is equipped with pockets in which lead weights may be inserted to achieve the correct weight. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 171

A cloth carried under the saddle on a horse, which is equipped with pockets in which lead weights may be inserted to achieve the correct weight is known as what?

Answer 171

Weight cloth Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 172

A method of handicapping horses in a race by their age is known as what?

Answer 172

Weight for age Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 173

Describe the weight for age method of handicapping horses in a race by their age.

Answer 173

Older horses carry more weight than the younger horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 174

True or False: In the weight for age method of handicapping horses in a race, the older horses carry more weight than the younger horses.

Answer 174

True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 175

True or False: In the weight for age method of handicapping horses in a race, the younger horses carry more weight than the older horses.

Answer 175

False Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 176

True or False: In the weight for age method of handicapping horses in a race, the older horses carry less weight than the younger horses.

Answer 176

False Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 177

True or False: In the weight for age method of handicapping horses in a race, the younger horses carry less weight than the older horses.

Answer 177

True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 178

In certain equestrian sports, a specified weight has to be carried, such as racing, combined training, and show jumping. The rider has to be weighed before the race or competition to ensure the correct weight is carried. What is this process called?

Answer 178

Weight out Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 179

What does the term “weight out” refer to?

Answer 179

In certain equestrian sports, such as racing, combined training, and show jumping, a specified weight has to be carried, and the rider has to be weighed before the race or competition to ensure the correct weight is carried. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 180

Blocks, normally made of lead, placed in the cloth under the saddle and used by the rider who is not heavy enough to make the specified weight for an event are called what?

Answer 180

Weights Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 181

What does the term “well in hand” refer to?

Answer 181

A horse running at a fraction of his best speed. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 182

A horse running at a fraction of his best speed is referred to as what?

Answer 182

Well in hand Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 183

The term “well let down” refers to what?

Answer 183

The condition of the horse that gives the impression of having a body that appears to be cylindrical or round in shape from the ribs though to the flanks; opposed to a performance horse in training where the flanks are usually tucked up. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 184

The condition of the horse that gives the impression of having a body that appears to be cylindrical or round in shape from the ribs through to the flanks is known as what?

Answer 184

Well let down Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 185

This breed originating in Wales is a courageous, agile horse bred from the Welsh Mountain Pony, possibly Arab, Spanish breeds, and the Hackey.

Answer 185

Welsh Cob Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 186

The Welsh Cob originated from what other breeds?

Answer 186

Welsh Mountain Pony, possibly Arab, Spanish breeds, and the Hackney. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 187

What size is the Welsh Mountain Pony?

Answer 187

Less than 12 hands Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 188

What pony is smaller and probably the most elegant of the Welsh ponies, resembling the Arab, whose appearance combined with action makes it a desirable riding and harness pony?

Answer 188

Welsh Mountain Pony Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 189

Which Welsh Pony type registers those not exceeding 13.2 hands and are thicker and more short set than others with the same desirable action?

Answer 189

“C” or Cob Type Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 190

Welsh Pony of Cob type registers what type of Welsh Pony?

Answer 190

Those not exceeding 13.2 hands, but that have an appearance that places them in the cob category; thicker and more short set than others with the same desirable action. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 191

Welsh Pony Section B registers what type of Welsh Pony?

Answer 191

Animals between 12.2 and 13.2 hands and resembles the Welsh Mountain Pony, except it shows more Hackney and Thoroughbred. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 192

Animals between 12.2 and 13.2 hands which resemble the Mountain Pony, except it shows more Hackney and Thoroughbred are registered as what?

Answer 192

Welsh Pony Section B Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 193

What is a welt?

Answer 193

A piece of leather stitched into the outer seam in the leather covering of swell forks., extending up the sides of the swells, and necessary to make the leather fork covering conform to the shape of the fork. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 194

A leather piece stitched into the outer seam in the leather covering of swell forks is known as what?

Answer 194

Welt Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 195

There are how many types of welts?

Answer 195

Two Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 196

There are two types of welts. Describe them.

Answer 196

A single welt is a single piece of leather between the stitched-together pieces of the leather of the seam. A turned welt is a double piece of leather between the stitched-together pieces of leather of the seam. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289

Question 197

Name the three main parts of a western bridle.

Answer 197

Reins, bit, and headstall Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 198

Name the type of bridle that is made up of a brown and, crown piece, throatlatch, cheek piece, curb strap, curb bit, and reins.

Answer 198

Western bridle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 199

A viral disease of horses and mules that causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and is observed west of the Mississippi River in the U.S., but can also be present in the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts.

Answer 199

Western equine encephalomyelitis Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 200

What is western equine encephalomyelitis and where is it observed?

Answer 200

A viral disease of horses and mules that causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. It is observed west of the Mississippi River in the US, and is also present along the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 201

In this western class, the rider is judged on seat, hands, ability to control and show horses. The judges may assign an individual riding pattern.

Answer 201

Western Horsemanship Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 202

Describe the Western Horsemanship class.

Answer 202

A class in which the rider is judged on seat, hands, ability to control and show horses. The judge may assign an individual riding pattern. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 203

Describe the Western Pleasure class.

Answer 203

A class in which the western-type horse is ridden in the show ring and judged at a walk, trot, and lope both ways of the ring on a loose rein. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 204

In this class, the western-type horse is ridden in the show ring and judged at a walk, trot, and lope both ways of the ring on a loose rein. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Answer 204

Western Pleasure Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 205

In this western class, the rider demonstrates a horse’s ability to perform several maneuvers, especially a series of controlled, collected flying lead changes.

Answer 205

Western Riding Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 206

Describe the Western Riding class.

Answer 206

A class that demonstrates a horse’s ability to perform several maneuvers, especially a series of controlled, collected flying lead changes. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 207

This style of riding is used by working cowboys in the US, Canada, and Central and South America, and for pleasure and endurance riding.

Answer 207

Western riding Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 208

In this style of riding, the saddle and seat position forces the rider to adopt a much more comfortable seat position for long rides.

Answer 208

Western riding Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 209

This common type of saddle is distinguished by a large noticeable fork on which there is some form of horn, a high cantle, and large skirts.

Answer 209

Western saddle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 210

Describe a western saddle.

Answer 210

A common type of saddle distinguished by a large noticeable fork on which there is some form of horn, a high cantle, and large skirts. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 211

This is a double-bitted, double-reined bridle where the snaffle and the curb bit are separated.

Answer 211

Weymouth bridle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 212

What type of bridle is commonly used on three-and five-gaited horses?

Answer 212

Weymouth bridle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 213

What is a Weymouth bridle?

Answer 213

A double-bitted, double-reined bridle where the snaffle bit and the curb bit are separated. It is commonly used on three-and five-gaited horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

Question 214

What is a Weymouth curb bridle?

Answer 214

A double bridle using the English curb bit and a snaffle bit, used primarily on gaited horses, but also used for dressage and sometimes on hunters. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290-92

Question 215

This double bridle using the English curb bit and a snaffle bit is used primarily on gaited horses, but also used for dressage and sometimes on hunters.

Answer 215

Weymouth curb bridle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290-92

Question 216

Whang strings are another term for what?

Answer 216

Saddle strings Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 217

What is another term for saddle strings?

Answer 217

Whang strings Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 218

What are wheals?

Answer 218

Smooth, slightly raised areas of the skin surface that are redder or paler than the surrounding areas. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 219

Smooth, slightly raised areas of the skin surface that are redder or paler than the surrounding areas are known as what?

Answer 219

Wheals Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 220

When a horse turns around suddenly without guidance from his rider, he’s said to have done what?

Answer 220

Wheel Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 221

Define the term wheel.

Answer 221

When a horse turns around suddenly without guidance from his rider. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 222

What are wheelers?

Answer 222

The team on the pole or tongue, hitched directly in front of a rig or wagon in a four- (or more) horse hitch. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 223

The team on the pole or tongue, hitched directly in front of a rig or wagon in a four- (or more) horse hitch is known as what?

Answer 223

Wheelers Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 224

What is a whelp?

Answer 224

A very young puppy Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 225

What is the term for a very young puppy?

Answer 225

Whelp Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 226

Who was Whimpy?

Answer 226

The first horse registered in the American Quarter Horse Association. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 227

Who was the first horse registered in the American Quarter Horse Association?

Answer 227

Whimpy Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 228

The term for the horse’s sound that denotes happiness, anticipation, anxiety, etc.

Answer 228

Whinny Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 229

What is a whinny?

Answer 229

The horse’s sound that denotes happiness, anticipation, anxiety, etc. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 230

An instrument or device of wood, bone, plastic, leather, fiberglass, metal, or a combination thereof with a loop or cracker of leather or cord at the upper end is a what?

Answer 230

Whip Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 231

In regards to equipment, what is a whip?

Answer 231

An instrument or device of wood, bone, plastic, leather, fiberglass, metal, or a combination thereof with a loop or cracker of leather or cord at the upper end. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 232

Someone who handle a whip expertly, or one who drives a horse in harness other than racing is known as a what?

Answer 232

Whip Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 233

One who “whips in” or manages the hounds of a hunt club is called what?

Answer 233

Whip Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 234

The one who manages the hounds of a hunt club is known as the what?

Answer 234

Whip Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 235

A member of the hunt staff who assists the huntsman is called what?

Answer 235

Whipper-in Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 236

Who is the whipper-in?

Answer 236

A member of the hunt staff who assists the huntsman. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 237

What is a whiskey?

Answer 237

A two-person, open carriage with very high wheels. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 238

What is the term for a two-person, open carriage with very high wheels?

Answer 238

Whiskey Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 239

Name the coat color that has light hair on white skin.

Answer 239

White Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 240

A white blanket over back and hips with dark spots is a coat pattern from what breed?

Answer 240

Appaloosa Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 241

In which breed would you find the coat pattern described as a white blanket over back and hips with dark spots?

Answer 241

Appaloosa Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

Question 242

What is the white blood cell count used for?

Answer 242

Assess infection Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 243

What term is used to describe the number of white blood cells in a specific volume of blood?

Answer 243

White blood cell count Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 244

The number of white blood cells in a specific volume of blood is known as what?

Answer 244

White blood cell count Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 245

What are white cells?

Answer 245

Leukocytes or white blood cells. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 246

Leukocytes or white blood cells are also known as what?

Answer 246

White cells Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 247

Colorless blood cells active in body defense against infection or other assault.

Answer 247

Leukocytes, white blood cells, or white cells Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 248

What do white blood cells do?

Answer 248

They are active in body defense against infection or other assault. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 249

White blood cells occur in how many types?

Answer 249

Five Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 250

Name the five types of white blood cells.

Answer 250

Neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, monocytes, and basophils. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 251

Neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, monocytes, and basophils are five types of what?

Answer 251

White blood cells Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 252

This limb marking consists of the hair immediately above the hoof being white.

Answer 252

White coronet Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 253

In a white coronet limb marking, where is the white hair?

Answer 253

Immediately above the hoof. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 254

In a white fetlock limb marking, where is the white hair?

Answer 254

On the fetlock joint in any variation. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 255

In which limb marking is there white on the fetlock joint in any variation?

Answer 255

White fetlock Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 256

What marker is used in equestrian sports to mark the left-hand extremity of an obstacle?

Answer 256

White flag Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 257

What color marker is used in equestrian sports to mark the left-hand extremity of an obstacle?

Answer 257

White Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 258

What is used to mark a set track and must always be passed on the right?

Answer 258

White flag Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 259

What is white foal syndrome?

Answer 259

An inherited condition in which the foal is born healthy, all white, with blue eyes, but has a constriction in the large intestine, of which surgical correction is usually unsuccessful. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 260

What is an inherited condition in which the foal is born healthy, all white, with blue eyes, but has a constriction in the large intestine, of which surgical correction sis usually unsuccessful.

Answer 260

White foal syndrome Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 261

Define white heel.

Answer 261

A limb marking with white at the back of the pattern to the hoof. May be one or both heel bulbs. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 262

This limb marking consists of white at the back of the pastern to the hoof, and may be one or both heel bulbs.

Answer 262

White heel Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 263

An inherited, genetic, lethal condition in foals in which the foal receives the gene for albinoism from both parents, and the embryo will die in the uterus.

Answer 263

White lethal Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 264

What does the term “white lethal” refer to?

Answer 264

An inherited, genetic, lethal condition in foals in which the foal receives the gene for albinoism from both parents, and the embryo will die in the uterus. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 265

If a foal receives the gene for albinoism from both parents, they have inherited what genetic, lethal condition?

Answer 265

White lethal Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 266

What is the white line?

Answer 266

The junction of the wall and sole of the hoof where the sensitive and insensitive laminae meet. It is visible on the bottom of the hoof. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 267

What line, visible on the bottom of the hoof, is the junction of the wall and sole of the hoof where the sensitive and insensitive laminae meet?

Answer 267

White line Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 268

Where do the sensitive and insensitive laminae of the hoof meet?

Answer 268

The white line Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 269

What is white muscle disease?

Answer 269

A disease brought about by a selenium deficiency in the diet that eventually damages muscle. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 270

A disease brought about by a selenium deficiency in the diet that eventually damages muscle.

Answer 270

White muscle disease Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 271

White muscle disease is brought about by a deficiency of what in the diet?

Answer 271

Selenium Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 272

A selenium deficiency in the diet will bring about white muscle disease which will damage what in the body?

Answer 272

Muscle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 273

What does the term “white muzzle” refer to?

Answer 273

A white marking over both lips up to the region of the nostrils. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 274

A white marking over both lips up to the region of the nostrils is known as what?

Answer 274

White muzzle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 275

What does the term “white pastern” refer to?

Answer 275

A limb marking in which white is from the fetlock downward. may be half pastern, three-quarter, etc. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 276

A limb marking in which white is from the fetlock downward is known as what?

Answer 276

White pastern. May be half paster, three-quarter pastern, etc. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 277

What does the term “white eye” refer to?

Answer 277

When the sclera around the eye is visible, as in the Appaloosa. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 278

When the sclera around the eye is visible, as in the Appaloosa, it is called what?

Answer 278

White eye Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 279

What is it called when the sclera around the eye is visible, as in the Appaloosa?

Answer 279

White eye Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 280

What does the word “whoa” mean?

Answer 280

It is the command to stop or stand; when repeated softly, it means to slow down; may also mean attention. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 281

The command to stop or stand. When repeated softly, it means to slow down, and it may also mean attention.

Answer 281

Whoa Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 282

What does the term “whole colored” mean?

Answer 282

It means no hairs of any other color on the body, head, or limbs. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 283

What term is used for when there are no hairs of any other color on the body, head, or limbs?

Answer 283

Whole colored Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 284

What is a whorl?

Answer 284

A coat marking that may be a line or spot where hair that lies in different directions meets; often seen on the neck in a circular pattern. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 285

Where is a whorl seen on the body of a horse?

Answer 285

Where hair that lies in different directions meets. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 286

Name a common location to see a whorl on the body of a horse.

Answer 286

On the neck in a circular pattern Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 287

What is the name of a coat marking which may be a line or a spot where hair that lies in different directions meets?

Answer 287

Whorl Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 288

Name a relatively new Polish breed influenced by Arab, Prussian, Hanoverian, and English Thoroughbred bloodlines, used for draft horses and for riding.

Answer 288

Wielkopolski Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 289

The Wielkopolski breed originated where?

Answer 289

Poland Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 290

Where did the Wielkopolski breed originate?

Answer 290

Poland Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 291

In what national did the Wild Horse of Wyoming originate?

Answer 291

U.S. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 292

What breed in the US originated from Arab, Spanish, Turkmene and Barber lines, and were introduced by colonists and Cortez?

Answer 292

Wild Horse of Wyoming Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 293

The Wild Horse of Wyoming was introduced to the US by who?

Answer 293

Colonists and Cortez Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

Question 294

This registry gives recognition to wild horses and burros of America.

Answer 294

Wild Horses of America Registry Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 295

Who is Willie Shoemaker?

Answer 295

A jockey whose mounts won more than $63,000,000 in more than 7,200 races and is considered the most successful jockey of all time. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 296

Name the jockey who’s considered the most successful jockey of all time.

Answer 296

Willie Shoemaker Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 297

Name the jockey whose mounts won more than $63,000,000 in more than 7,200 races and is considered the most successful jockey of all time.

Answer 297

Willie Shoemaker Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 298

Give the term for the breathing ability of the horse.

Answer 298

Wind Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 299

What does the term wind refer to?

Answer 299

The breathing ability of the horse. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 300

True or False: A horse with good wind is sound and has sufficient capacity.

Answer 300

True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 301

This term is used when an animal has good wind and will work.

Answer 301

Wind and work. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 302

What does the term wind and work refer to?

Answer 302

When an animal has good wind and will work. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 303

What is a windgall?

Answer 303

A distention of the synovial sheath between the suspensory ligament and the cannon bone or of the synovial sheath between the long pastern and the middle inferior sesamoid ligament. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 304

A distention of the synovial sheath between the suspensory ligament and the cannon bone or of the synovial sheath between the long pastern and the middle inferior sesamoid ligament.

Answer 304

Windgall Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 305

Windgalls are usually a result of what?

Answer 305

Too fast or too hard road work, especially on hard surfaces. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 306

Windgalls are also called what?

Answer 306

Wind puffs or road puffs Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 307

Wind puffs are another name for what?

Answer 307

Windgall or road puffs Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 308

Road puffs are another name for what?

Answer 308

Windgall or wind puffs. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 309

This term is used to describe a twisting of the striding leg around in front of the supporting leg so as to walk in the manner of a “rope walking” artist.

Answer 309

Winding Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 310

A twisting of the striding leg around in front of the supporting leg so as to walk in the manner of a “rope walking” artist.

Answer 310

Winding Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 311

The action of winding most often occurs in horse with what type of fronts?

Answer 311

Very wide fronts Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 312

What is another term for winding?

Answer 312

Rope walking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 313

Rope walking is another term for what?

Answer 313

Winding Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 314

What are wind puffs?

Answer 314

Enlargements of the fluid sacs or bursa around the pastern or fetlock joint on either the front or rear legs; protrusions of joint capsules and/or tendon sheaths caused by stretching due to excessive fluid. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 315

Enlargements of the fluid sacs or bursa around the pastern or fetlock joint on either the front or rear legs is known as what?

Answer 315

Wind puffs Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 316

Protrusions of joint capsules and/or tendon sheaths caused by stretching due to excessive fluid are called what?

Answer 316

Wind puffs Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 317

What is a wind sucker?

Answer 317

A horse that cribs. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 318

A horse that cribs.

Answer 318

Wind sucker Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 319

Cribbing is also known as what?

Answer 319

Wind sucking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 320

What is another term for cribbing?

Answer 320

Wind sucking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 321

Cribbing is another term for what?

Answer 321

Wind sucking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 322

Wind sucking can also be called what?

Answer 322

Cribbing Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 323

Wind sucking is another term for what vice?

Answer 323

Cribbing Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 324

There are two definitions for wind sucking. What are they?

Answer 324

1. A harmful habit in which a horse draws in and swallows air, causing indigestion. 2. A term applied to mares with flaccid vulvar labia that results in air being pulled into the vagina. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 325

Give the term for a harmful habit in which a horse draws in and swallows air, causing indigestion.

Answer 325

Wind sucking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 326

A harmful habit in which a horse draws in and swallows air, causing indigestion.

Answer 326

Wind sucking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 327

This term is applied to mares with flaccid vulvar labia that results in air being pulled into the vagina.

Answer 327

Wind sucking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 328

Term applied to mares with flaccid vulvar labia that results in air being pulled into the vagina.

Answer 328

Wind sucking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 329

What is another term for windy?

Answer 329

Windbroken Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 330

Windy is another term for what?

Answer 330

Windbroken Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 331

Windbroken is another term for what?

Answer 331

Windy Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 332

What is another term for windbroken?

Answer 332

Windy Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 333

What does the term windy mean?

Answer 333

An animal that whispers or roars when exerted. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 334

What does the term windbroken refer to?

Answer 334

An animal that whispers or roars when exerted. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 335

An animal that whispers or roars when exerted is referred to as what?

Answer 335

Windy or windbroken Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 336

In jumping, what is a wing?

Answer 336

One of a pair of upright stands with cups or similar fittings used to support the poles or other suspended parts of a show-jumping obstacle. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 337

What is a wing?

Answer 337

One of a pair of upright stands with cups or similar fittings used to support the poles or other suspended parts of a show-jumping obstacle. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 338

One of a pair of upright stands with cups or similar fittings used to support the poles or other suspended parts of a show-jumping obstacle.

Answer 338

Wing Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 339

Who was Wing Commander?

Answer 339

A Saddle Horse stallion that won the world’s five-gaited championship six times. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 340

Name the Saddle Horse stallion that won the world’s five-gaited championship six times.

Answer 340

Wing Commander Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 341

What Saddle Horse stallion won the world’s five-gaited championship six times?

Answer 341

Wing Commander Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 342

When the hoof swings in when viewing a horse from the front at the walk or trot, it is called what?

Answer 342

Winging in Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 343

When the hoof swings in when viewing a horse from the front at the walk or trot.

Answer 343

Winging in Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 344

Winging in refers to what?

Answer 344

When the hoof swings in when viewing a horse from the front at the walk or trot. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 345

Winging out refers to what?

Answer 345

An exaggerated paddling, particularly noticeable in high-going horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 346

What does winging out refer to?

Answer 346

An exaggerated paddling, which is particularly noticeable in high-going horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 347

An exaggerated paddling, particularly noticeable in high-going horses is known as what?

Answer 347

Winging out Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 348

In what type of horses is winging out particularly noticeable in?

Answer 348

High-going horses Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 349

To pass the winning post first at an easy pace.

Answer 349

Win in a canter Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 350

What term is used to describe passing the winning post first at an easy pace?

Answer 350

Win in a canter Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 351

Being far ahead of the rest of the field is referred to as what?

Answer 351

Win in a canter Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 352

What does the term “win in a canter” refer to?

Answer 352

Passing the winning post first at an easy pace; being far ahead of the rest of the field. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 353

What is another term for winkers?

Answer 353

Blinkers Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 354

What is another term for blinkers?

Answer 354

Winkers Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 355

What are winkers?

Answer 355

A pair of eye shields fixed to the bridle or on the head covering, used to prevent a horse from looking anywhere but directly in front of him. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294 & 32

Question 356

What is the winner’s enclosure?

Answer 356

The place on a racecourse reserved for the first three horses in the race and to which their riders have to return mounted immediately after the end of the race. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 357

Name the place on a racecourse reserved for the first three horses in the race and to which their riders have to return mounted immediately after the end of the race.

Answer 357

Winner’s enclosure Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 358

Where must the first three horses and their riders have to return mounted to immediately after the end of the race?

Answer 358

Winner’s Enclosure Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 359

What is a winter horse?

Answer 359

A horse that is kept at a home ranch for use during the winter. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 360

A horse that is kept at a home ranch for use during the winter is called what?

Answer 360

Winter horse Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 361

When a horse is left out in the field in the winter rather than brought into the stable, it is called what?

Answer 361

Winter out Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 362

What is the term “winter out” used to describe?

Answer 362

When a horse is left out in the field in the winter rather than brought into the stable. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 363

The highest point of the horse’s shoulders.

Answer 363

Withers Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 364

Define the withers.

Answer 364

The highest point of the horse’s shoulders; the bony protrusion between the neck and back. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 365

The bony protrusion between the neck and back.

Answer 365

Withers Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

Question 366

What is a Wobbler?

Answer 366

A horse with the condition called Wobbler’s disease. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 367

A horse with the condition called Wobbler’s disease is called a what?

Answer 367

Wobbler Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 368

Wobbler’s disease is usually seen in what horses?

Answer 368

Young horses under two years of age. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 369

Wobbler’s diseases is characterized by what?

Answer 369

Uncoordinated movement of the hindquarters. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 370

What may Wobbler’s disease be due to?

Answer 370

Some form of injury to the spinal cord. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 371

What are wobbles?

Answer 371

A group of diseases of the spinal column and spinal cord, characterized by various defects of coordination. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 372

Wobbles are also called what?

Answer 372

Ataxia Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 373

Ataxia are also called what?

Answer 373

Wobbles Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 374

Small teeth located in the interdental space just in front of the premolars.

Answer 374

Wolf teeth Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 375

What are the small teeth located in the interdental space just in front of the premolars?

Answer 375

Wolf teeth Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 376

What are wolf teeth?

Answer 376

Small teeth located in the interdental space just in front of the premolars. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 377

Horses may have up to how many wolf teeth?

Answer 377

Four Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 378

This vice generally results from boredom, in which the horses will bite and chew wood, but most horses don’t swallow the wood.

Answer 378

Wood chewing. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 379

Describe the vice known as wood chewing.

Answer 379

A vice that generally results from boredom, horses will bite and chew wood, but most horses don’t swallow the wood. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 380

Fencing constructed from pine, oak, or fir is known as what?

Answer 380

Wood fence Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 381

Most wood fences are what type of construction?

Answer 381

Post and rail. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 382

Describe post and rail fencing.

Answer 382

Wood posts are set in the ground and the rails are run perpendicular to connect them. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 383

In this class a horse is judged on his performance in cattle working and reining exercises.

Answer 383

Working Cow Horse Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 384

Describe the Working Cow Horse class.

Answer 384

It is a class in which a horse is judged on his performance in cattle working and reining exercises. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 385

The term “working from the ground” is used to describe what?

Answer 385

The use of longeing and long reining as part of the education process of the horse. It consists of some form of training that is performed without a rider on the horse’s back. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 386

The use of longeing and long reining as part of the education process of the horse, which consisted of some form of training that is performed without a rider on the horse’s back is known as what?

Answer 386

Working from the ground Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 387

What are working gaits?

Answer 387

When a horse goes forward with adequate energy and rhythm. They are gaits at which most lower level work is done. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 388

When a horse goes forward with adequate energy and rhythm, those gaits are called what?

Answer 388

Working gaits Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 389

Describe the Working Hunter class.

Answer 389

A class in which the horse is judged on style, form, and his ability to negotiate a course safely. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 390

Name the class in which an English-going horse is judged based on style, form, and his ability to negotiate a course safely.

Answer 390

Working Hunter Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 391

What does the term “working the rope” refer to?

Answer 391

The action of the roping horse to maintain the tension in the rope attached to the calf at one end and the saddle horn at the other. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 392

The action of the roping horse to maintain the tension in the rope attached to the calf at one end and the saddle horn at the other is known as what?

Answer 392

Working the rope Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 393

A jumping obstacle usually consisting of split logs and/or tree trunks and limbs piled on each other in a V-shaped manner.

Answer 393

Worm Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 394

In jumping, what is a worm?

Answer 394

A jumping obstacle usually consisting of split logs and/or tree trunks and limbs piled on each other in a V-shaped manner. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 395

What does the term worming refer to?

Answer 395

It is slang for the act of administering medications to help control parasitic infestation. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 396

What is the slang term for the act of administering medications to help control parasitic infestation?

Answer 396

Worming Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 397

When worming a horse, how may the medication be administered?

Answer 397

Through tubing, paste, in the feed, etc. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 398

What would be the more correct term for worming?

Answer 398

Deworming Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 399

What is a wrangler?

Answer 399

A person who looks after horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 400

A person who looks after horses is called what?

Answer 400

Wrangler Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 401

A turn of reins around the jockey’s hands to restrain a horse is called what?

Answer 401

Wraps Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 402

In racing, what does the term wraps refer to?

Answer 402

A turn of reins around the jockey’s hands to restrain the horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 403

What is a wrong bend?

Answer 403

It is a dressage term to describe a horse that takes a turn without bending into the turn. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 404

This dressage term describes a horse that takes a turn without bending into the turn.

Answer 404

Wrong bend Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 405

What does a wrong bend look like?

Answer 405

The turn is straight, stiff, or even bent in the wrong direction. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 406

When a horse picks up a canter with the incorrect lead and the rider does not correct it, it is called what?

Answer 406

Wrong leg not corrected. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 407

What is the term “wrong leg not corrected” used to describe?

Answer 407

When a horse picks up a canter with the incorrect lead and the rider does not correct it. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 408

What is wry tail?

Answer 408

A tail that is carried to one side rather than being held straight. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 409

A tail that is carried to one side rather than being held straight is called what?

Answer 409

Wry tail Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 410

The Wurrtemberg breed originated where?

Answer 410

West Germany Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

Question 411

A small sac containing fluid, such as a blister.

Answer 411

Vesicle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 413

To protect a horse against a likely disease or infection by the administering of a vaccine.

Answer 413

Vaccinate Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 414

To vaccinate a horse is to what?

Answer 414

To protect a horse against a likely disease or infection by the administering of a vaccine. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 415

What is a vaccine?

Answer 415

A suspension of attenuated or killed microorganisms administered for the prevention or treatment of infectious diseases. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 416

A suspension of attenuated or killed microorganisms administered for the prevention or treatment of infectious diseases is called what?

Answer 416

Vaccine Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 417

What is a vagina?

Answer 417

The canal that leads from the uterus to the external orifice of the genital canal. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 418

The canal that leads from the uterus to the external orifice of the genital canal.

Answer 418

Vagina Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 419

What is vaginitis?

Answer 419

Inflammation of the vagina marked by pain and a purulent discharge. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 420

Inflammation of the vagina marked by pain and a purulent discharge is called what?

Answer 420

vaginitis Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 421

What is a valet?

Answer 421

An employee who takes care of the jockey’s equipment and helps the trainer saddle the horse, and carries the saddle and equipment to and from the paddock. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 422

An employee who takes care of the jockey’s equipment, helps the trainer saddle the horse, and carries the saddle and equipment to and from the paddock is called what?

Answer 422

Valet Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 423

What does a valet do?

Answer 423

Takes care of the jockey’s equipment, helps the trainer saddle the horse, and helps carry the saddle and equipment to and from the paddock. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 424

What is a van?

Answer 424

A horse box or horse trailer. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 425

What is a vaquero?

Answer 425

The Spanish term for cowboy. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 426

What is the Spanish term for cowboy?

Answer 426

Vaquero Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 427

What is a varicose vein?

Answer 427

A blood spavin located at the inside of the hock. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 428

Where is a varicose vein located?

Answer 428

At the inside of the hock? Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 429

A blood spavin located at the inside of the hock is called what?

Answer 429

Varicose vein Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 430

What is a varmint?

Answer 430

Another name for a fox. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 431

What is another name for a fox?

Answer 431

Varmint Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 432

What is a varnish roan?

Answer 432

An Appaloosa roan pattern with a predominance of white hairs with darn varnish-like patches usually on the head, knees, hocks, and lower limbs Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 433

Name the Appaloosa coat pattern which consists of a roan pattern with a predominance of white hairs with dark warnishlike patches usually on the head, knees, hocks, and lower limbs.

Answer 433

Varnish roan Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 434

What does vascular pertain to?

Answer 434

Blood vessels Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 435

Something pertaining to blood vessels is called what?

Answer 435

Vascular Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 436

What is vascular tissue?

Answer 436

Tissue with a good supply of blood vessels. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 437

Tissue with a good supply of blood vessels is known as what?

Answer 437

Vascular tissue Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 438

The tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra in the male is called what?

Answer 438

Vas deferens Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 439

What is the vas deferens?

Answer 439

The tue that carries sperm from the epididymus to the urethra in the male. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 440

What is a vasectomy?

Answer 440

Removal of part of the vas deferens in the male. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 441

Removal of part of the vas deferens in the male is known as what?

Answer 441

Vasectomy Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 442

What does a vasectomy cause to happen to the sperm?

Answer 442

A vasectomy causes the sperm to be produced, but prevents the sperm from passing out during ejaculation. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 443

What is a vasoconstrictor?

Answer 443

A muscle that causes constriction of the blood vessels. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 444

A muscle that causes constriction of the blood vessels is what?

Answer 444

A vasoconstrictor Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 445

What is vasodilation?

Answer 445

Dilation or enlargement of a vessel, which causes increased blood flow to the area. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 446

Dilation or enlargement of a vessel, causing increased blood flow to the area is known as what?

Answer 446

Vasodilation Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 447

What is vasopressin?

Answer 447

A hormone produced in the posterior pituitary gland that causes the smooth muscles in the blood vessels to contract. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 448

A hormone produced in the posterior pituitary gland that causes the smooth muscles in the blood vessels to contract is called what?

Answer 448

Vasopressin Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 449

What is vaulting?

Answer 449

The art of gymnastics on the moving horse. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 450

The art of gymnastics on the moving horse is known as what?

Answer 450

Vaulting Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 451

What is a vaulting surcingle?

Answer 451

A thick leather strap with two handles that is fastened around the horse’s barrel just behind the front legs. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 452

A thick leather strap with two handles that is fastened around the horse’s barrel just behind the front legs is called what?

Answer 452

Vaulting surcingle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 453

What is a vector?

Answer 453

A carrier, capable of transmitting a disease. Applies to flies, mosquitoes, ticks, etc. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 454

What is the term for a carrier capable of transmitting a disease?

Answer 454

Vector Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 455

What does VEE stand for?

Answer 455

Venezuelan equine encephalitis Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 281

Question 456

Anything that can mechanically carry diseased organisms from one source animal to another, such as clothing, food, water, and dust.

Answer 456

Vehicle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 457

In animal health, what is a vehicle?

Answer 457

Anything that can mechanically carry diseases organisms from one source animal to another, such as clothing, food, water, and dust. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 458

What is a vein?

Answer 458

Vessel through which blood passes from various organs back to the heart. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 459

Name this vessel through which blood passes from various organs back to the heart.

Answer 459

Vein Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 460

What is Venezuelan equine encephalitis?

Answer 460

A form of viral encephalitis transmitted by insects. (Sometimes called sleeping sickness) Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 461

What is another name for equine encephalitis?

Answer 461

Sleeping sickness Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 462

What is venom?

Answer 462

A poisonous; a toxic substance normally secreted by a snake, insect, or other animal. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 463

A toxic substance normally secreted by a snake, insect, or other animal is called what?

Answer 463

Venom Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 464

If something pertains to the veins, it is called what?

Answer 464

Venous Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 465

If something is venous, what does it pertain to?

Answer 465

The veins Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 466

The ability of air to be exchanged in an enclosed space such as a barn or trailer is known as what?

Answer 466

Ventilation Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 467

On or located toward the lower or bottom surface.

Answer 467

Ventral Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 468

If something is described as ventral, where is it located?

Answer 468

On or located toward the lower or bottom surface. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 469

If something is on or located toward the lower or bottom surface, it is said to be what?

Answer 469

Ventral Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 470

What are venule?

Answer 470

Any of the small vessels that collect blood from the capillaries and join to form veins. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 471

Any of the small vessels that collect blood from the capillaries and join to form veins.

Answer 471

Venule Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 472

If something is verminous, what is it pertaining to?

Answer 472

Pertaining or due to a worm. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 473

If something is pertaining or due to a worm, it is known as what?

Answer 473

Verminous Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 474

What is a verminous aneurysm?

Answer 474

Localized dilation of the wall of an artery, caused by worm infestation. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 475

What causes a verminous aneurysm?

Answer 475

Worm infestation Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 476

A localized dilation of the wall of an artery is called what?

Answer 476

Verminous aneurysm Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 477

A change of the polarity of the fetus in the uterus in relation to the mare is known as what?

Answer 477

Version Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 478

In equine reproduction, what is a version?

Answer 478

Change of the polarity of the fetus in the uterus in relation to the mare. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 479

What are vertebrae?

Answer 479

Bones that make up the spinal column, and extend from the head to the tail. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 480

Bones that make up the spinal column, extending from the head to the tail , are known as what?

Answer 480

Vertebrae Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 481

Where are vertebrae located?

Answer 481

In the spinal column, extending from the head to the tail. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 482

In jumping, a straight or upright fence is called a what?

Answer 482

Vertical Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 483

In jumping, what is a vertical?

Answer 483

A straight or upright fence. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 484

If something is perpendicular to the horizon, it is said to be what?

Answer 484

Vertical Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 485

What is vertical flexion?

Answer 485

An engagement of the entire body (abdomen, hindquarters, back, neck, and head). Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 486

Engagement of the entire body is called what?

Answer 486

Vertical flexion Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 487

What is another term for vertical flexion?

Answer 487

Longitudinal flexion Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 488

Longitudinal flexion is also known as what?

Answer 488

Vertical flexion Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 489

Vertical flexion is often mistakenly associated with what?

Answer 489

Head set Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 490

What is vertigo?

Answer 490

A feeling of dizziness Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 491

A feeling of dizziness is called what?

Answer 491

Vertigo Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 492

What are vesicants?

Answer 492

A counterirritant that produces blistering and scurfing of the skin. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 493

A counterirritant that produces blistering and scurfing of the skin is known as what?

Answer 493

Vesicants Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 494

What is a vesicle?

Answer 494

A small sac containing fluid, such as a blister. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 495

What is vesicular disease?

Answer 495

A disease that includes the development of fluid-filled blisters on the outer layer of the skin or mucous membrane. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 496

Name three vesicular diseases in animals.

Answer 496

Foot-and-mouth disease, swine vesicular disease, and vesicular exanthema. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 497

Foot-and-mouth disease is what type of disease?

Answer 497

Vesicular disease. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 498

A disease that includes the development of fluid-filled blisters on the outer layer of the skin or mucous membrane is called what?

Answer 498

Vesicular disease Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 499

What is vesicular stomatitis?

Answer 499

A contagious disease caused by a virus which causes localized inflammation of the soft tissues of the mouth and the formation of blisters. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 500

This contagious disease caused by a virus which causes a localized Inflammation of the soft tissues of the mouth and the formation of blisters is called what?

Answer 500

Vesicular stomatitis Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 501

What is vesiculitis?

Answer 501

Inflammation of a vesicle, especially the seminal vesicle of the male horse. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 502

Inflammation of a vesicle, especially the seminal vesicle of the male horse is known as what?

Answer 502

Vesiculitis Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 503

What is a vessel?

Answer 503

Any channel for carrying fluid. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 504

Any channel for carrying fluid is called a what?

Answer 504

Vessel Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 505

The term vestigial pertains to what?

Answer 505

The remnant of a structure that functioned at an early stage of development; rudimentary. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 506

If something is pertaining to the remnant of a structure that functioned at an early stage of development it is called what?

Answer 506

Vestigial Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 507

A practitioner of veterinary medicine or surgery is called what?

Answer 507

Veterinarian Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282-3

Question 508

One who treats diseases or afflictions of animals medically or surgically is known as a what?

Answer 508

Veterinarian Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282-3

Question 509

What is a veterinarian?

Answer 509

One who treats diseases or afflictions of animals medically or surgically; a practitioner of veterinary medicine or surgery. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282-3

Question 510

How is a veterinary thermometer used?

Answer 510

It is used to take rectal temperatures. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 511

What is used to take rectal temperatures?

Answer 511

Veterinary thermometer Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 512

What does VFA stand for?

Answer 512

Volatile fatty acids Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 513

What does viable mean?

Answer 513

Alive or capable of living Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 514

If something is alive or capable of living, it is known as what?

Answer 514

Viable Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 515

The Viatka breed originated where?

Answer 515

Russia Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 516

Where did the Viatka breed originate?

Answer 516

Russia Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 517

What was the name of the horse General Custer rode in the Battle of the Little Bighorn?

Answer 517

Vic Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 518

Who was Vic?

Answer 518

The horse that General Custer rode in the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 519

What is a vice?

Answer 519

An acquired abnormal behavior that results from confinement or improper management, and can affect the horse’s usefulness, dependability, and health. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 520

Cribbing, weaving, and kicking are examples of what?

Answer 520

A vice Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 521

Acquired abnormal behavior that results from confinement or improper management which can affect the horse’s usefulness, dependability, and health is known as a what?

Answer 521

Vice Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 522

What is a viceroy?

Answer 522

A lightweight, cut under, wire-wheeled show vehicle with a curved dash. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 523

Name this piece of equipment: A lightweight, cut under, wire-wheeled show vehicle with a curved dash that is used for some heavy harness classes, especially Hackney ponies, Shetlands, and harness show ponies.

Answer 523

Viceroy Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 524

What is a Victoria?

Answer 524

A coachman-driven summer vehicle that was much favored by ladies of fashion due to the ease of entering. A small, four-wheeled carriage with a low seat and a folding top, designed for two persons plus the coachman; usually drawn by one horse, and often used for hire. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 525

Name this vehicle: Introduced by the Prince of Wales in 1869, this small, four-wheeled carriage designed for two people plus a coachman with a low seat and folding top, was usually drawn by one horse, was often used for hire, and was much favored by ladies of fashion due to the ease of entering.

Answer 525

Victoria Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 526

While some hunts use whistles, this peculiar piercing scream is uttered by some huntsmen when the fox is viewed.

Answer 526

View halloo Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 527

What does the call “view halloo” signify?

Answer 527

The fox is viewed. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 528

What does “viewed away” mean?

Answer 528

When a fox is seen to leave the quarry. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 529

More common in the open country of England, this call is given when a fox is seen to leave the quarry.

Answer 529

Viewed away Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 530

What are villi?

Answer 530

The tiny, fingerlike extensions of the intestine, designed to increase the surface area. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 531

The tiny, fingerlike extensions of the intestine which are designed to increase the surface area are known as what?

Answer 531

Villi Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 532

What is viral arteritis?

Answer 532

A contagious viral disease causing inflammation of the arteries, often leading to abortion. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 533

A contagious viral disease causing inflammation of the arteries and often leading to abortion.

Answer 533

Viral arteritis Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 534

An organism with great ability to cause disease, being exceedingly pathogenic or noxious is known as what?

Answer 534

Virulent Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 535

If something is virulent, what does that mean?

Answer 535

It is an organism with great ability to cause disease, being exceedingly pathogenic or noxious. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 536

What is a virus?

Answer 536

An ultramicroscopic bundle of genetic material capable of multiplying only in living cells and causes a wide range of disease in plants, animals, and humans. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 537

An ultramicroscopic bundle of genetic material capable of multiplying only in living cells, and which causes a wide range of disease in plants, animals, and humans is called a what?

Answer 537

Virus Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 538

What is a vis-a-vis?

Answer 538

An open, four-wheeled carriage with facing seats for four passengers. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 539

Name this piece of equipment: An open, four-wheeled carriage with facing seats for four passengers.

Answer 539

Vis-a-vis Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 540

What are viscera?

Answer 540

Internal organs and glands contained in the thoracic and abdominal cavities. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 541

Internal organs and glands contained in the thoracic and abdominal cavities are known as what?

Answer 541

Viscera Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 542

The term visceral pertains to what?

Answer 542

Pertaining to the large internal organs, especially those in the abdomen. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 543

If something is pertaining to the large internal organs, especially those in the abdomen, it is referred to as what?

Answer 543

Visceral Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 283

Question 544

A small sac containing fluid, such as a blister.

Answer 544

Vesicle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 282

Question 545

What is a quadrem?

Answer 545

Four horses harnessed one in front of the other. Dictionary of Equine Terms p. 225

Question 546

When four horses are harnessed in front of the other, it is known as what?

Answer 546

Quadrem Dictionary of Equine Terms p. 225

Question 547

What is a quadrille?

Answer 547

Ballet on horseback; performed by teams in multiples of four; the horses and riders perform various movements of dressage and high school riding to music. Dictionary of Equine Terms p. 225

Question 548

If someone references “ballet on horseback,” they are referring to what?

Answer 548

Quadrille Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 549

What does quality refer to?

Answer 549

Refinement and breed character; generally a horse that shows all the characteristics and features of the ideal horse; to some extent, it is a matter of opinion. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 550

Refinement and breed character is also known as what?

Answer 550

Quality Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 551

The period during which a horse must be isolated from other horses to determine whether the horse has a particular diseases or to prevent the spread of any disease to other horses is known as what?

Answer 551

Quarantine Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 552

What is quarantine?

Answer 552

The period during which a horse must be isolated from other horses, either to determine whether the horse has a particular disease, or to prevent the spread of any disease to any other horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 553

What is quarry?

Answer 553

The hunted animal Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 554

The hunted animal is also called the what?

Answer 554

Quarry Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 555

In regards to the hoof, what is a quarter?

Answer 555

The portion of the hoof wall between the toe and the heel. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 556

The portion of the hoof wall between the toe and the heel is known as what?

Answer 556

Quarter Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 557

In regards to anatomy, what is a quarter?

Answer 557

The hindquarters; that area of the horse’s body that covers the croup, rump, and down the sides of the body to the gaskins. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 558

What is a quarter blanket?

Answer 558

A covering for the horse’s loins and quarters to keep the horse warm while warming up and cooling down, which attaches to the girth. Sometimes known as an exercise rug. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 559

What is another name for a quarter blanket?

Answer 559

Exercise rug Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 560

What is another name for an exercise rug?

Answer 560

Quarter blanket Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 561

What is used in dress parades and to keep horses warm in the saddling enclosure prior to a race?

Answer 561

Quarter blanket or exercise rug Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 562

What is a quarter crack?

Answer 562

A crack in the side of the hoof that may extend to the coronary band, which may or may not be a cause of lameness, and should be treated by a farrier. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 563

This is a crack in the side of the hoof that may extend to the coronary band, which may or may not be a cause of lameness, and should be treated by a farrier.

Answer 563

Quarter crack Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 564

This popular American breed was originally bred to race at the quarter mile.

Answer 564

Quarter Horse Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 565

What are quarter marks?

Answer 565

Patterns placed or combed into the coat over the hindquarters of a horse, which are normally used to draw the judge’s attention to the horse. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 566

These patterns are placed or combed into the coat over the hindquarters, and are normally used to draw the judge’s attention to the horse.

Answer 566

Quarter marks Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 567

What are quarter markers?

Answer 567

Those points around an arena between the center and half marker; denoted by F, K, H, and M; used to define dressage riding patterns and exercises. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 568

The points around an arena between the center and half markers, denoted by F, K, H, and M, are called what?

Answer 568

Quarter markers Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 569

What is it called when instead of following the tracks of the front legs, the hind legs travel on the inside track?

Answer 569

Quarters in (Also called haunches in? Pg. 130) Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 570

Define the term “quarters in.”

Answer 570

Instead of following the tracks of the front legs, the hind legs travel on the inside track. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 571

The execution of the half pass where the horse should travel forward and sideways with the body remaining largely parallel to the side of the arena is known as what?

Answer 571

Quarters leading Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 572

Define “quarters leading.”

Answer 572

The execution of the half pass where the horse should travel forward and sideways with that embody remaining largely parallel to the side of the arena. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 225

Question 573

What is meant by the term “quarters not engaged?”

Answer 573

The hind legs of the horse are placed too far behind the hindquarters, with insufficient flexion in the joints of the hind legs, so insufficient power is delivered to the hindquarters. Dictionary of Equine Terms. Pg. 226

Question 574

If the hind legs are placed too far behind the hindquarters, with insufficient flexion in the joints of the hind legs, what is this called?

Answer 574

Quarters not engaged Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 575

What term is used to describe when insufficient power is delivered to the hindquarters?

Answer 575

Quarters not engaged Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 576

What does “quarters out” mean?

Answer 576

Instead of following the tracks of the front legs, the hind legs swing outside the circle. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 577

When the hind legs swing outside the circle, instead of following the tracks of the front legs, what do we call this?

Answer 577

Quarters out (Haunches out pg. 130) Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 578

This registry is for Quarter Horses and all sport horse breeds.

Answer 578

Quarter Sport Horse Registry Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 579

When the horse is not accepting any pressure from the rider’s legs, swinging his hindquarters slightly away from the rider’s leg as a form of evasion, this is known as what?

Answer 579

Quarters swinging Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 580

Describe the term “quarters swinging.”

Answer 580

When the horse is not accepting any pressure from he rider’s legs, swinging his hindquarters slightly away from the rider’s leg as a form of evasion. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 581

To ask a horse to perform to the best of his ability, or to require a horse to go to the limits of his capabilities is known as what?

Answer 581

Question Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 582

If you were to question a horse, what are you doing?

Answer 582

Asking a horse to perform to the best of his ability; to require a horse to go to the limits of his capabilities. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 583

What does the quick cover?

Answer 583

The pedal bone Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 584

What is a quick?

Answer 584

A series of membranes containing a large number of very small blood vessels, which covers the pedal bone. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 585

This is a series of membranes containing a large number of very small blood vessels, which covers the pedal bone.

Answer 585

Quick Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 586

When a horseshoe nail penetrates the sensitive tissues, we call it what?

Answer 586

Quicked Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 587

True or False: A quicked horseshoe nail may cause an abscess.

Answer 587

True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 588

The term “quicked” is used to describe what?

Answer 588

When a horseshoe nail penetrates the sensitive tissues, possibly resulting in an abscess. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 589

The term “quickened rather than extended” refers to what?

Answer 589

Rather than a horse lengthening his stride for an extended gait, he increases the frequency of his strides. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 590

When a horse increases the frequency of his strides rather than lengthening his strides for an extended gait, it is known as what?

Answer 590

Quickened rather than extended Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 591

This term relates to the use of growing plant or hedge material in the construction of jumps cut down or removed from its natural surroundings.

Answer 591

Quickset Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 592

What is the term quickset used in reference to?

Answer 592

The use of growing plant or hedge material in the construction of jumps cut down or removed from its natural surroundings. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 593

What is quittor?

Answer 593

A wound of the heel or rear quarter of the hoof that discharges pus above the coronet. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 594

This is a wound of the heel or rear quarter of the hoof that discharges pus above the coronet.

Answer 594

Quittor Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 226

Question 595

What is kabakhi?

Answer 595

A Russian horse sport comprised of archery at full gallop. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 596

This Russian horse sport is comprised of archery at full gallop.

Answer 596

kabakhi Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 597

Where did the Kabardin breed originate?

Answer 597

In the Caucasus in Russia Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 598

What does the term kak refer to?

Answer 598

Cowboy slang for saddle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 599

What are kallidin?

Answer 599

Factors formed by a group of enzymes produced by the body that maintain dilation of the blood vessels in the inflammatory process. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 600

Factors formed by a group of enzymes produced by the body that maintain dilation of the blood vessels in the inflammatory process are known as what?

Answer 600

Kallidin Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 601

The Karabair breed is primarily what color?

Answer 601

Gray Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 602

Where did the Karabair breed originate?

Answer 602

The central Asian mountains Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 603

This Russian breed lives in the mountains that separate Azerbaijan from northwest Iran.

Answer 603

Karabakh Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 604

Where does the Karabakh breed live?

Answer 604

In the mountains that separate Azerbaijan from northwest Iran Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 605

Where did the Karacabey breed originate?

Answer 605

Turkey Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 606

This breed, originating in Turkey was derived from crosses of local brood mares and imported Nonius stallions.

Answer 606

Karacabey Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 607

What is the Kathiawari?

Answer 607

A breed that appears to have started when native ponies bred with Arabs that swam ashore from a cargo ship that wrecked off the shore of India. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 608

Where are the Kathiawari from?

Answer 608

India Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 609

This breed of pony originated from Russia and has an average height of 12.2-13.2 hands.

Answer 609

Kazazkh Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 610

Where did the pony breed Kazakh originate?

Answer 610

Russia Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 611

A grass field used for grazing is called what?

Answer 611

A pasture or keep Dictionary of Equine Term pg. 160

Question 612

What is a free keeper?

Answer 612

A piece of leather seamed together at the ends in the shape of a rectangle that encircles two or more straps of leather, whose purpose is to keep the straps together neatly and yet allow any movement necessary . Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 613

This is a piece of leather seamed together at the ends in the shape of a rectangle that encircles two or more straps of leather. Its purpose is to keep the straps together neatly and yet allow any movement necessary.

Answer 613

Free keeper Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 614

What is a stationary keeper?

Answer 614

A keeper is stitched to one strap in a fixed position, the second strap is inserted through the stationary keeper and is held in place. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 615

This is the term for when a keeper is stitched to one strap in a fixed position, and the second strap is inserted through this and is held in place.

Answer 615

Stationary keeper Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 616

What does the term “keeping the rein” mean?

Answer 616

Maintaining light contact with the bit through the reins Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 617

If a rider is maintaining light contact with the bit through the reins, they are doing what?

Answer 617

Keeping the rein Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 618

What does the term “keeping a tight rein” mean?

Answer 618

The rider is restraining the horse by applying continual and stronger pressure than normal to the bit. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 619

If a rider is restraining the horse by applying continual and stronger pressure than normal to the bit, they are doing what?

Answer 619

Keeping a tight rein Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 620

What are keg shoes?

Answer 620

The most commonly used manufactured or preformed shoes. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 621

The most commonly used manufactured or preformed shoes are called what?

Answer 621

Keg shoes Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 622

A sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, enlarging scar is known as what?

Answer 622

Keloid Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 623

What is a keloid?

Answer 623

A sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, enlarging scar. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 624

Who was Kelso?

Answer 624

A horse that won $1.9 million in the 1950s, and was selected as Horse of the Year for five years. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 625

This horse won’t $1.9 million dollars in the 1950s and was selected as Horse of the Year for five years.

Answer 625

Kelso Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 626

The fox’s lair is known as what?

Answer 626

Kennel, earth, or den Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 627

What is the Kentucky Oaks?

Answer 627

A race for 3-year-old Thoroughbred fillies. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 628

What is keratin?

Answer 628

An insoluble protein that is the principal constituent of the epidermis, hair, nails, horny tissues, and the enamel of teeth; the sulfur-containing protein comprising the structure of hair and hoof. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160-1

Question 629

An insoluble protein that is the principle constituent of the epidermis, hair, nails, horny tissues, and the enamel of teeth.

Answer 629

Keratin Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160

Question 630

The sulfur- containing protein comprising the structure of hair and hoof.

Answer 630

Keratin Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 160-1

Question 631

What is keratitis?

Answer 631

Inflammation of the sensitive transparent cornea. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 632

Inflammation of the sensitive transparent cornea is known as what?

Answer 632

Keratitis Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 633

What is a keratoma?

Answer 633

A horny tumor on the inner surface of the wall of a horse’s hoof. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 634

A horny tumor on the inner surface of the wall of a horse’s hoof is known as what?

Answer 634

Keratoma Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 635

What is ketamine?

Answer 635

An injectable drug used for short-duration anesthesia in horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 636

This injectable drug is used for short-duration anesthesia in horses.

Answer 636

Ketamine Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 637

What are ketone bodies?

Answer 637

Normal metabolic products; acetone, acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 638

Acetone, acetoacetic acid, and beta-hydroxybutyric acid are normal metabolic products known as what?

Answer 638

Ketone bodies Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 639

What is a keyhole race?

Answer 639

A race run over a course that is laid out with a limed keyhole on the ground. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 640

A race run over a course that is laid out with a limed keyhole on the ground is known as what?

Answer 640

Keyhole race Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 641

This movement by a horse of the back or front leg or legs, with the intent to hit a person or other object is known as what?

Answer 641

Kick Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 642

What is a kick?

Answer 642

Movement by a horse of the back or front leg or legs, with the intent to hit a person or other object. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 643

What is a kicker?

Answer 643

A horse prone to kicking people and/or other horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 644

A horse prone to kicking people and/or other horses is known as a what?

Answer 644

Kicker Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 645

What is a kidney?

Answer 645

One of the main organs involved in the removal of waste products through urine, termed excretion, from the body of the horse; a filtering system for the blood. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 646

This is one of the main organs involved in the removal of waste products through urine.

Answer 646

Kidney Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 647

What is a kidney link?

Answer 647

The metal carrier on the lower portion of the harness collar, used to hold the breastplate in position. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 648

Used to hold the breastplate in position, this metal carrier is on the lower portion of the harness collar.

Answer 648

Kidney link Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 649

What is a kidney pad?

Answer 649

A cowboy’s derisive term for an English saddle. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 650

What is a kimberwick bit?

Answer 650

A combination of snaffle and very mild curb action that does not have curb shanks. The kimberwick bit has loops at the tops of the rings for the bridle and curb chain attachment. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 651

This bit is a combination of snaffle and very mild curb action that does not have curb shanks.

Answer 651

Kimberwick bit Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 652

What is another term for a Kimberwick?

Answer 652

Kimblewick Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 653

What is another term for a kimblewick?

Answer 653

Kimberwick Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 654

This breed, originating in Czechoslovakia, takes its name from the royal stud at Kladruby.

Answer 654

Kladruber Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 655

This is the famous white horse of Czechoslovakia.

Answer 655

Kladruber Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 656

What is a knack?

Answer 656

An old, worn-out, or useless horse? Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 657

This term is used to describe an old, worn-out, or useless horse.

Answer 657

Knack Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 658

What is a knacker?

Answer 658

A person who buys and slaughters horses, generally for pet food. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 659

A person who buys and slaughters horses, generally for pet food, is known by what term?

Answer 659

Knacker Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 660

The joint between the forearm and the cannon bone.

Answer 660

Knee (also known as the carpal joint) Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 661

What is another term for the knee joint?

Answer 661

Carpal joint Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 662

What is another term for the carpal joint?

Answer 662

Knee Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 663

Where is the knee?

Answer 663

It is the joint between the forearm and the cannon bone. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 664

What does the term knee sprung refer to?

Answer 664

A condition when the knees protrude too far forward; the horse stands with his knees slightly bent forward. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 665

This is a condition when the knees protrude too far forward, and the horse stands with his knees slightly bent forward.

Answer 665

Knee sprung Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 666

What is a knockdown?

Answer 666

When the rail or the top element of a jump is displaced by the horse during a jump. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 667

When the rail or the top element of a jump is displaced by the horse during a jump, it is known as a what?

Answer 667

Knockdown Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 161

Question 668

What is another name for epiphysitis?

Answer 668

Knock-knees Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162

Question 669

What are knock-knees?

Answer 669

In foals, when viewing them from the front, the knees bend in toward each other. Sometimes due to dietary deficiency. Also called epiphysitis. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162

Question 670

When viewing a horse from the front, if the knees bend in toward each other, it is called what?

Answer 670

Knock-knees Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162

Question 671

What is a knowledge bump?

Answer 671

The point of the cranium Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162

Question 672

The point to the cranium is called the what?

Answer 672

Knowledge bump Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162

Question 673

Where is a knowledge bump located?

Answer 673

The point of the cranium Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162

Question 674

The Polish name for this breed means “little horse.”

Answer 674

Konik Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162

Question 675

Where did the Konik breed originate?

Answer 675

Poland Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162

Question 676

This Polish breed has played an important part in the formation of numerous other breeds of Polish and Russian horses and ponies.

Answer 676

Konik Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162

Question 677

What color is the Polish breed Konik?

Answer 677

Mouse dun and dun with eel stripe, lower limbs dark or black, sometimes with zebra markings. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162

Question 678

What is kumiss?

Answer 678

A drink made from fermented mare’s milk that may be distilled to produce a strong alcoholic spirit. It is common in the Mongolian area of China. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162

Question 679

This drink, made from fermented mare’s milk, is common in the Mongolian area of China.

Answer 679

Kumiss Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162

Question 680

What is kur?

Answer 680

Musical freestyle in dressage. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162

Question 681

Musical freestyle in dressage is known as what?

Answer 681

Kur Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162

Question 682

What is the Kustanair?

Answer 682

A general-purpose Russian breed used for riding and draft work. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162

Question 683

Where did the Kustanair originate from?

Answer 683

Russian Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 162